Medicare beneficiaries receive multiple notices. Some of these require a response; others do not.  Some are standard notices that are sent out regularly; others are unique to your situation. To help you make sense of the letters you get, here’s some information on a few of the most common forms.

You’re waiting for an important email, but no matter how many times you refresh your account, the email doesn’t materialize. It could be that the sender has forgotten to send it, but if you know that’s not the case, it’s time to look for issues in your own account. Luckily, fixing the problem might be simple once you learn a technique sometimes called white listing.

Good news! The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have just released their all-new official government guide. It includes important information about:

Cigna-HealthSpring is ready to play ball. Their plan has received a 4.5-star rating, a strong indicator that the insurer is a heavy hitter in terms of member service and customer satisfaction. It’s a whole new ballgame, so let’s get ready to knock it out of the park.

Health care is complicated, and Medicare is no exception. Knowing when to enroll in Medicare is important because a missed deadline can lead to expensive penalties.

By 2030, people aged 65 and over will account for at least 20 percent of the U.S. population. Every day, approximately 10,000 people celebrate their 65^th birthday, according to Pew Research.

Have you lost your Medicare card? If so, or if it has been damaged or stolen, you need a replacement. You have several options when it comes to replacing your Medicare card.

Last April, the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance presented the ninth national Medicare Insurance Industry Summit, an industry conference focused on catching (and keeping) the attention of talented agents. It was called "Issues and Trends in Medicare Supplement Insurance," and it featured a panel of four national distributors (including WAP) who shared what they've learned from recruiting and developing thousands of agents throughout their careers.

Do you have clients or family members who care for an elderly or disabled loved one? Then you’ll relate to the facts we’re about to share. Caregiving is stressful work! Below, we share the signs of caregiver burnout along with four ideas to help caregivers take better care of themselves.

Known across the nation as “THE LEAD GURU,” Don Runge is joining Western Asset Protection on Wednesday, May 31 for a career-changing lead workshop.